Urns to Hold Memories Forever

1. Urns to Hold Memories Forever Mini urns are of smaller size and are cute looking urns. These urns are also known as companion urns. These pretty looking urns are used for the same purpose of storing ashes. The only difference is the size and stores very little amount of ashes. It has become popular as it is very convenient to carry with and ashes could be kept along with us wherever we move on. These mini urns can store ashes for a very long time, as long as the urn has a strong seal. That is why the archaeologists could find many of these cremated remains of the people who lived thousands of years back as they were sealed in marble or stone urns by a threaded stopper. Today variety of designs and make of these mini size urns are available in the market for the people to choose. Cremation containers are designed with more practical needs in mind. These have been used by many civilizations. These cremation containers are used to encase the body and to transport it to the crematory in a safe and dignified manner. These containers are made of wood or some other natural materials like bamboo or wicker of some other similar materials. Some are also covered with fabric.

2. Pendants for ashes are very commonly used with the thought of keeping the memory live and close to the body. These pendants have hollow inside and can hold only a pinch of ashes in it. They are made water proof and anti-perspiration. A pinch here is equivalent to about one-eighth tea spoon. It is kept well secured with the help of a screw and a rubber gasket for a tight sealing. Pendants are of various make. Gold, sterling silver are the most wanted. These elegant looking pendants are designed to make their presence gorgeous.